Want some loud earbuds/earphones?

Conrad11 · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:43

As title really.

I am finding that my N85 isn't loud enough so I was hoping someone could recommend me some loud earbuds/earphones.

I know there is a limit without any actual amplification going on but I was hoping to get some loud-ish ones.

Thanks.

EDIT: forgot to say that my limit is around £15

Vegetarian · 1 Apr 2009 at 00:48

IEMs will help if you dont want to go external amps. I have a pair of Westone UM2 that hardly need any juice to make loud... but thats out of your price range and would be an overkill on a phone.

Try Sony EX85 and try my EX90 mod on headfi.org. Once the vents are sealed they are very sensitive and loud (lots of bass too).

Seft · 1 Apr 2009 at 02:12

I have some Shure SE110s, which you might just be able to pick up for £15 if you look hard and get lucky. Full volume when hooked up to my N95 would be deafening (and I'm a Fabric member, so I'm not exactly noise-averse)

Conrad11 · 1 Apr 2009 at 21:33

Not looking for something so expensive. The sound output on the N85 probably wouldn't justify it.

How are the Goldring GX200's cause they are quite cheap now.